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Bruins Climb Two Spots in Polls, Show Up in NCAA National Statistics

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - In the midst of a 23-day stretch without a game, the George Fox University Bruins nevertheless climbed two spots in both of this week’s NCAA Division III women’s basketball national polls, and also showed up prominently in the first national statistics of the season posted on the NCAA website.

Munger Leads George Fox Past Willamette Women`s Basketball

#15 (WBCA) George Fox University 60, @ Willamette University 38

(SALEM, Oregon) - Hannah Munger scored 25 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to lead George Fox University to a 60-38 victory over the Willamette women's basketball team on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The game was the first Northwest Conference contest of the season for each team. George Fox improved to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in the NWC. Willamette is now 1-4 overall and 0-1 in the NWC.

Search for Missing Newberg Boater Suspended

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Steve Warden at 503 434-7506.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - The search for a Newberg man believed to be missing in the Willamette river near Newberg has been suspended.

Yamhill County Sheriff's Captain Ken Summers cited poor weather, rising water levels and risk to divers as the reason the search has been suspended.

Newberg Man Feared Missing in River

The search will resume again at 9:00 a.m. Monday mornin

(Newberg, Oregon) - A Newberg man is missing, and a search is underway in the Willamette River near Dayton.

According to Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree, the investigation began when boaters reported an unusual incident on Friday. “At about 10:23 am on November 26th, my Deputies and Newberg Fire Department Dive / Rescue Team both received a call that a boat may have sunk in the Willamette River near Westin Landing and Mallard Lane” Crabtree said.

Bruins Open 10-Game Road Stretch with Tuesday Visit to Northwest Christian

(Newberg, Oregon) - After a pair of season-opening five point losses at home to NAIA teams Corban University (95-90) and Northwest University (86-81), the George Fox University Bruins will seek better results on the road for the next 10 games, starting Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Ore.

George Fox University presents annual Christmas concert

More than 130 student musicians will participate in event

(Newberg, Oregon) - George Fox University’s annual Christmas concert, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear!,” returns to campus Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. All performances will be held in Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus.

Bruins Stay Perfect with 6th Straight Win over Panthers

George Fox 75, Chapman 57

(Newberg, Oregon) - Keisha Gordon scored 20 points, 17 in the first half, and Hannah Munger notched her second double-double in three games with 11 points and 14 rebounds as the George Fox University Bruins downed the Chapman University Panthers 75-57 in a Sunday afternoon women’s basketball matinee here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

Northwest 86, George Fox 81: Offensive Board Strength Boosts Eagles by Bruins

(Newberg, Oregon) - Led by 6-8 center Greg Peters’ double-double of 21 points and 22 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive boards, the Northwest University Eagles powered past the George Fox University Bruins 86-81 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.

George Fox University’S Engineering Program Hosts Engineering Competition

Annual event serves as showcase for freshman engineering projects

(Newberg, Oregon) - George Fox University’s engineering degree program will host its annual engine competition early next month, when freshmen students showcase the projects they have built as part of their engineering major.

The university’s seventh annual “Wobble-Off” competition is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ron Gregory Atrium in the Edwards-Holman Science Center on the school’s Newberg, Ore., campus.

Steady Warriors Rally Past Erratic Bruins in GFU Opener

Corban 95, George Fox 90

(Newberg, Oregon) - Consistency paid for visiting Corban University as the Warriors, shooting equally well in each half, rallied past the George Fox University Bruins, who sizzled in the first half but fizzled in the second, 95-90 in the Bruins’ season-opening men’s basketball game Friday night here at the Wheeler Sports Center’s Miller Gym.